Job details
Job Title: Receptionist
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week), 6-Month Contract
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: £16.41 per hour (PAYE) ...
Hours: Flexible hours: 8am-4pm, 7am-3pm, or 9am-5pm
We are seeking an experienced and professional Receptionist for our Milton Keynes site. This role is a 6-month contract with the potential for flexibility in working hours. As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations while providing essential support to the Fleet and HSE teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors and callers, ensuring clear and professional communication.
2. Receive and direct calls in a courteous and efficient manner.
3. Greet visitors, ensure proper sign-in, and communicate safety procedures.
4. Handle all mail-related tasks, including courier services and maintaining postage machines.
5. Manage meeting room bookings and assist with scheduling appointments and meetings.
6. Order and arrange lunch for employees and visitors when needed.
7. Oversee the office supply stockroom, place orders, and maintain effective administration.
8. Contact vendors and suppliers regarding site shutdowns or disruptions in service.
9. Maintain badges for new hires, contractors, and visitors.
10. Provide additional administrative support and assist with assigned projects.
Special Responsibilities: This role offers unique added responsibilities, including:
11. Acting as a Site Emergency Response Coordinator, responsible for managing fire roll calls.
12. Supporting various Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) administrative tasks, including monitoring the Enablon and Archer systems, recording data, and tracking actions.
13. Ensuring training is up to date for first aiders and fire marshals.
14. Managing the pool car booking system and conducting regular checks on pool cars.
No prior experience with these responsibilities is required, as full training will be provided onsite.
Required Experience:
15. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar receptionist or administrative role.
16. Ability to handle a variety of administrative tasks with attention to detail and professionalism.
17. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
18. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic environment while providing essential support to a busy office. If you're local to the Milton Keynes area and looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.